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How a 1 Million Jobs Error in New Report Could Shake the Rental Market

Off by Nearly 1 Million Jobs? Why the New Jobs Report Will Impact Rentals The latest jobs report sent ripples through the economic landscape, casting unexpected light on the state of employment and, subsequently, the rental market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released figures that suggest nearly 1 million jobs might have been inaccurately […]

Market Surge: Sellers Outpace Buyers by Half a Million

Market Surge: Sellers Outpace Buyers by Half a Million

Market Surge: Sellers Outpace Buyers by Half a Million In a remarkable turn of events, the real estate and retail markets have been witnessing an unprecedented surge that has taken analysts and participants alike by surprise. As of the latest reports, sellers across various sectors have outpaced buyers by a substantial margin of half a […]

This Investor Has $1.8 Million Trapped in Real Estate Purgatory

In This Article Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insights. We’ve used AI to edit the email’s content to be more readable in an article format and remove sensitive personal information from the sender to protect their privacy. […]

B’nai B’rith Secures $22 Million Tax-Exempt Bond for Development of Mixed-Use Building in Boston’s Hyde Park Area, Including Affordable Senior Rental Units

B’nai B’rith Gets $22 Million Tax-Exempt Bond to Build Mixed-Use Building in Boston’s Hyde Park Neighborhood, Featuring Affordable Senior Rental Housing

MassDevelopment has approved a $21,816,800 tax-exempt bond for CCC River LLC, a subsidiary of B’nai B’rith Housing of New England, Inc. The funds will be used to construct a mixed-use building in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood, which will include 63 units of affordable senior rental housing and ground-floor retail space. The new building will replace […]

Regis receives $2 million donation from Cummings to address nursing shortage

$2 Million Gift from Cummings to Help Regis Combat Nursing Shortage

WOBURN, MA– Cummings Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Cummings Properties, has pledged $2 million to Regis College. This donation will support the establishment of the Carol A. Donovan Endowed Dean of Nursing position and a future health care clinic in Woburn. Donovan, a 1959 Regis alumna, dedicated 31 years to teaching in the Woburn Public […]

Groom Construction is proud to announce the successful completion of the $14 million expansion project at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Groom Construction Celebrates Completion of $14 Million Coolidge Corner Theatre Expansion

Groom Construction, Co., Inc. has successfully finished the construction of the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA. The $14 million expansion project was officially unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 26, 2024, and opened its doors to the public the following day. Working in collaboration with the award-winning architecture firm Höweler + Yoon, […]

Northeast Private Client Group successfully finalized the sale of a 27-unit property portfolio in Chelsea, MA for a total of $8.4 million.

Northeast Private Client Group Closes a 27 Unit Portfolio for $8.4 Million in Chelsea, MA

Northeast Private Client Group recently completed the sale of a six-building portfolio on Louis Street in Chelsea, MA for $8.4 million. The portfolio, consisting of 27 residential units, was represented by Senior Associate Drew Kirkland, Francis Saenz, and Jim Casey. The buildings also include 23 off-street parking spaces, 16 coin-op washers and dryers, separate utilities […]

An increase in equity investment has led to a rise in the number of Americans investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), with nearly 170 million individuals now involved in the market.

Increased Equity Investment Boosts Number of Americans Invested in REITs to Nearly 170 Million

A recent study by Nareit suggests that approximately 168 million Americans, representing about 50% of American households, were invested in REIT stocks in 2023. This number reflects a 12% increase from 2022, with more Americans getting involved in equity investing through various financial vehicles like mutual funds, ETFs, and target date funds. The analysis is […]